Ronald Reagan Corridor of the Liberty Hill/ Leander (Austin, Round Rock: rentals, homes)

[Daanann]

Hey guys! One thing that I have noticed around Leander is the massive growth on Ronald Reagan! But before you guys move there I have some notes about what I think about moving up there.
1. Home prices may be relatively cheaper. The prices of homes around the Hwy 29 area are about 350-400k. Which is below most new construction homes in Cedar Park or Round Rock.
2. Communities or mostly master planned if you are looking for new construction. These communities often have great amenities too and are good for families or first-time buyers.
3. A little far from Austin downtown. This area should not be for people who work in downtown. It will be a hassle moving here and commuting to work that far. Usually 40 mins plus!
4. Planned new construction highway along FM 2243/Leander Road. This highway will run from 183 A in leander all the way down to 2243 in Georgetown / Southwest Bypass. You can learn more about this at https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/g...in/112918.html. The full project plan renderings is here: http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot...ect-limits.pdf
5. Schooling is okay but depends...
Schools located in the Leander ISD area are better than Georgetown and Liberty Hill area but most homes up there aren’t zoned to Leander except for a new community behind Valley Vista East called Bluffview, Reagan’s Overlook and Palmera Ridge/ Bluff Development.
Leander ISD zoned homes also have a higher tax rate compared to Liberty Hill ISD.
AVOID GEORGETOWN ISD! Liberty Hill and Leander are okay, but Georgetown should be avoided at all costs. From experience, student development is lacking in that district and you should steer clear...
6. New commercial retail! Right now, many people are not considering homes in that area due to lack of retail stores. Right now, there may be nothing, but in 10 years there will be huge development that will look somewhat like Cedar Park right now!
7. The roads themselves. Ronald Reagan is almost always busy at every hour of the day! However, there is usually no stop lights needed to turn into the neighborhoods as there are many lanes for traffic.
8. What communities are there? Well, there are many good communities in that area but I will list the ones I know of.
Santa Rita Ranch (Northern Part) - Georgetown ISD
Santa Rita Ranch South - Liberty Hill ISD
Morningstar - Georgetown ISD
Bar W Ranch - Liberty Hill ISD *Tax rate slightly lower than Leander ISD zoned areas.
Valley Vista (East and West) - Liberty Hill ISD *Tax rate slightly lower than Leander ISD zoned areas.
Bluffview on San Gabriel - Leander ISD
Reagan’s Overlook - Leander ISD
Palmera Ridge and Palmera Bluff - Leander ISD (Not as great as Reagan’s Overloook and Bluffview as zoned to different LISD schools) *High tax rates caused by Palmera Ridge MUD

Please research more info on tax rates using WCAD maps and searching up the parcels in the neighborhood.

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I hope I helped you do you research on homes on this area. If you have more questions, you can ask them below.

[KS75]

Thanks for great information! What area do you consider best for investment.There may be lot of retail and other development coming in future but what is the rental prospects in current state.

[Leaving Arizona]

I completely agree that this area is not Austin-commute friendly.

The Reagan corridor is going to become a total mess as it is developed. It's already starting. Now, before the Leander City Council, is a plan for a mega mixed-use development in the Reagan/2243 intersection (SW corner, if I recall correctly). My drive in the last three years has gone from 20 to 35 minutes, even with just the beginnings of development. It's already getting bad.

But if you're going to bash an ISD, you need to say why, not just because you say so. When we moved to this area, I fell for the Round Rock ISD is the best! attitude, and really, it's not. My child essentially lost a year in that district, but flourished with great teachers at GISD. Now, it has its issues - ahem, Fred Brent, I'm looking at you and your b.s. and terrible personnel decisions - but to do a blanket statement like that isn't responsible.

[Austin97]

Originally Posted by CNCguy512

Yall already destroyed Best of The West, nothing good is gonna be left in a few years.

loved best of the west.. really sucks that people that came later could get them shut down.

[ScoPro]

Originally Posted by CNCguy512

Yall already destroyed Best of The West, nothing good is gonna be left in a few years.

Yeah, just like the interlopers killed the old Austin Skeet Range on 2222 .

[Austin97]

Originally Posted by ScoPro

Yeah, just like the interlopers killed the old Austin Skeet Range on 2222 .

Im sure austin rifle club is going to be next. I can shoot on my property within the city limits (>50 acres), but I only do it suppressed and subsonic so I dont rile up my neighbors who would absolutely freak out.

[Daanann]

Originally Posted by KS75

Thanks for great information! What area do you consider best for investment.There may be lot of retail and other development coming in future but what is the rental prospects in current state.

If you were looking to invest in homes than Santa Rita Ranch South or Bar W Ranch would be great choices. Bar W Ranch Boulevard is connected with Via de Sienna across the street and will eventually connect thru Larkspur Park Boulevard as well, the main road in larkspur. That subdivision will be massive and commuters would highly depend on the new road to get access to 183 faster. But, because the neighborhood is super new, rentals may not be in such high demand. Maybe Santa Rita Ranch South is a better idea.

[Daanann]

Originally Posted by KS75

Thanks for great information! What area do you consider best for investment.There may be lot of retail and other development coming in future but what is the rental prospects in current state.

Originally Posted by Leaving Arizona

I completely agree that this area is not Austin-commute friendly.

The Reagan corridor is going to become a total mess as it is developed. It's already starting. Now, before the Leander City Council, is a plan for a mega mixed-use development in the Reagan/2243 intersection (SW corner, if I recall correctly). My drive in the last three years has gone from 20 to 35 minutes, even with just the beginnings of development. It's already getting bad.

But if you're going to bash an ISD, you need to say why, not just because you say so. When we moved to this area, I fell for the Round Rock ISD is the best! attitude, and really, it's not. My child essentially lost a year in that district, but flourished with great teachers at GISD. Now, it has its issues - ahem, Fred Brent, I'm looking at you and your b.s. and terrible personnel decisions - but to do a blanket statement like that isn't responsible.

The schools that Santa Rita Ranch North are zoned to are rated very poorly in GISD. Overall test scores are below average as well. I do not bash independent school districts without research too. Round Rock ISD is a great school district, as long as you don’t go to Far East!

[Daanann]

Originally Posted by Leaving Arizona

I completely agree that this area is not Austin-commute friendly.

The Reagan corridor is going to become a total mess as it is developed. It's already starting. Now, before the Leander City Council, is a plan for a mega mixed-use development in the Reagan/2243 intersection (SW corner, if I recall correctly). My drive in the last three years has gone from 20 to 35 minutes, even with just the beginnings of development. It's already getting bad.

But if you're going to bash an ISD, you need to say why, not just because you say so. When we moved to this area, I fell for the Round Rock ISD is the best! attitude, and really, it's not. My child essentially lost a year in that district, but flourished with great teachers at GISD. Now, it has its issues - ahem, Fred Brent, I'm looking at you and your b.s. and terrible personnel decisions - but to do a blanket statement like that isn't responsible.

Also, many red lights will be put up on Ronald Reagan boulevard. Some I know of are one right by Kaufman Loop, and one right by Santa Rita Ranch Boulevard. I expect one to also be added by Bar W Ranch/ Via de Sienna as well.

This will make traffic way worse but safety is a priority...

[Daanann]

Originally Posted by Daanann

Hey guys! One thing that I have noticed around Leander is the massive growth on Ronald Reagan! But before you guys move there I have some notes about what I think about moving up there.
1. Home prices may be relatively cheaper. The prices of homes around the Hwy 29 area are about 350-400k. Which is below most new construction homes in Cedar Park or Round Rock.
2. Communities or mostly master planned if you are looking for new construction. These communities often have great amenities too and are good for families or first-time buyers.
3. A little far from Austin downtown. This area should not be for people who work in downtown. It will be a hassle moving here and commuting to work that far. Usually 40 mins plus!
4. Planned new construction highway along FM 2243/Leander Road. This highway will run from 183 A in leander all the way down to 2243 in Georgetown / Southwest Bypass. You can learn more about this at https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/g...in/112918.html. The full project plan renderings is here: http://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot...ect-limits.pdf
5. Schooling is okay but depends...
Schools located in the Leander ISD area are better than Georgetown and Liberty Hill area but most homes up there aren’t zoned to Leander except for a new community behind Valley Vista East called Bluffview, Reagan’s Overlook and Palmera Ridge/ Bluff Development.
Leander ISD zoned homes also have a higher tax rate compared to Liberty Hill ISD.
AVOID GEORGETOWN ISD! Liberty Hill and Leander are okay, but Georgetown should be avoided at all costs. From experience, student development is lacking in that district and you should steer clear...
6. New commercial retail! Right now, many people are not considering homes in that area due to lack of retail stores. Right now, there may be nothing, but in 10 years there will be huge development that will look somewhat like Cedar Park right now!
7. The roads themselves. Ronald Reagan is almost always busy at every hour of the day! However, there is usually no stop lights needed to turn into the neighborhoods as there are many lanes for traffic.
8. What communities are there? Well, there are many good communities in that area but I will list the ones I know of.
Santa Rita Ranch (Northern Part) - Georgetown ISD
Santa Rita Ranch South - Liberty Hill ISD
Morningstar - Georgetown ISD
Bar W Ranch - Liberty Hill ISD *Tax rate slightly lower than Leander ISD zoned areas.
Valley Vista (East and West) - Liberty Hill ISD *Tax rate slightly lower than Leander ISD zoned areas.
Bluffview on San Gabriel - Leander ISD
Reagan’s Overlook - Leander ISD
Palmera Ridge and Palmera Bluff - Leander ISD (Not as great as Reagan’s Overloook and Bluffview as zoned to different LISD schools) *High tax rates caused by Palmera Ridge MUD

Please research more info on tax rates using WCAD maps and searching up the parcels in the neighborhood.

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I hope I helped you do you research on homes on this area. If you have more questions, you can ask them below.

Update:
Tax Rates for Leander ISD zoned communities are actually lower than communities zoned to Liberty Hill ISD.
Sorry about that.